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Week 12 provided an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or perhaps an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse?

Playoff Mahomes showed up to rescue the Kansas City's campaign while the Bears continue to surprise while they continue their winning streak.

Did Shedeur Sanders perform enough on his debut NFL start to secure the full-time role in Ohio?

We’ll examine at the best of the action in the league.

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Eagles Collapse?

The Cowboys were trailing badly at twenty-one to zero down versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best recovery in history?

The emotions of a initial home fixture since Marshawn Kneeland tragic passing could have played a part, however it was a mixture of Prescott’s determination and a defence that cashed in on uncommon mistakes by the Philadelphia.

Dak surpassed Tony Romo records for yards thrown (now thirty-four thousand three hundred seventy-eight) and clutch possessions (25) with an dynamic performance – his plunging touchdown embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia squandered a lead of 21 points or more for the initial time after 1999, with just their second game with several giveaways this season – the previous being a disappointing NFC East loss at the Giants.

In addition to 14 infractions for 96 yards, the offensive malaise that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an explosive beginning was huge. He had only passed for over two hundred yards in four games prior to Sunday, he had more than 150 in the first half alone in Dallas.

However from the time the Eagles went 21-0 up their offence fell apart dramatically – with four straight kicks, a failed field goal and then a turnover giving chance after chance to the Dallas.

Philadelphia’s defense is excellent, it truly is, but an offence that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of seven games (three losses) is now a huge worry, because the components are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s game is all about securing the big moments, the defence maintains them in it and what offense there is does barely sufficient – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there may be problems in the future.

Spotlight – Postseason Mahomes Shows Up Prematurely to Rescue Kansas City

It wasn’t as dramatic, but Kansas City's eleven-point comeback in the final period against a powerful Colts team was hugely impressive – and may have just saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's Next Gen Stats now give the Chiefs a 58% chance of reaching the playoffs, whereas a loss on the weekend would have reduced that figure to 28%.

No wonder the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the latter half by itself and leading 3 scoring drives in their final four possessions to seal it in overtime.

A few huge throws and swashbuckling scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but currently the Kansas City are in post-season mode – at 6-5 and just tenth in the conference standings.

That was more like the old Chiefs though, with a first one-score victory of the year after losing five already – they won eleven of them last year so, if that belief comes back, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be finished just yet.

Discussion – Are Chicago Become Kings of the North?

You can no longer ignore the Chicago Bears now. A win over the Steelers, without Aaron Rodgers, maintained them first of the NFC North and at 8-3 – holding the same record as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on each side of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and total takeaways and, in Caleb Williams, a emerging player now accustomed to winning close games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a touchdown after a fumble in his team’s goal area – but he additionally passed for 3 scores and, with already five fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he knows how to finish the game.

The Green Bay Packers are in close pursuit in the division after overpowering the Vikings and Detroit are right there after beating the Giants in overtime with a huge game from Gibbs.

Chicago are interestingly the most consistent with eight victories in 9, but as they visit the championship winners on the holiday we'll discover just how strong they really are.

Look Ahead – Exciting Holiday in Store

This looks one of the most exciting Thanksgiving line-ups for years, with every game loaded with postseason implications.

The Lions host the Green Bay in the classic opener in Detroit, prior to a rare visit return to Texas for the Chiefs, who began life as the Texans way back in the sixties before moving to Missouri.

The weekend’s rally teams are both holding on to playoff aspirations but have minimal room for mistakes – so this will have a playoff feel.

What about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the Jets actually has them leading of the division after starting one and five and appearing finished.

Thanksgiving and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Lions (6:00 PM)
• Thursday, twenty-seven November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Will Shedeur Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns head coach Stefanski batted away inquiries on whether Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first professional outing to keep the first-team job when Gabriel returns.

But the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to win his debut NFL game since Eric Zeier in nineteen ninety-nine – with 17 other rookie signal callers failing to do so since.

It came only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost aggressive Cleveland defense getting ten tackles, but the Browns’ offence requires a leader, a presence to inspire belief.

And confidence is something not missing in Shedeur, who told a CBS {